How to make a shallow bungalow look more attractive!?
le_wright
5 years ago
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Comments (0)Hi all, So we are looking at purchasing this property. It has an upstairs with four bedrooms but all with sloping ceilings. That will need some attention although probably not worth considering the expense of raising the roof so it's the front appearance that we are challenged over. At the rear it has a large stunning garden, so it has lots of plus points. Any thoughts/similar pictures? Internally we'd be going for a smart modern interior so would love an exterior to match or at least be smart! Thanks in advance Noel...See MoreHow can I make our bland 1970's exterior more appealing?!
Comments (12)It all comes down to budget as always. The bigger the budge the more you can do. I would be really mindful of the fact, that if you change the facade, it would be better if you could change the windows. The wood cladding I agree would look fabulous, you could have the bottom a lovely grey to tone in. However, neither will look good with bog standard white windows, as both look better with a dark grey, thinner Aluminium Frame or a Chunkier Sandy Beige Frame. When you add white windows, the effect is not quite so slick The pic above shows the white windows with the cladding and it would look a lot better with the darker, thinner frames. If you can't afford to change or colour bond the windows, then maybe go for all over colour, a dark grey would be good, and consider changing the Front door for impact. Alternatively, work towards doing the ultimate change. The vertical wood cladding, with a grey underneath and a door to match the wood. Thinner dark pewter aluminium framed windows etc. sorry about the mock up quality!...See MoreHow can we make our garden outbuilding shed look more attractive?
Comments (7)Thanks for your help guys. This is a bit of an old photo so we’ve added some raised beds in the area in front of the outbuilding, we’re also going to add in a proper stone sett path next year. We‘re half way through converting part of the building into a chicken coop (we crazy) so we‘re in two minds about whether gravel will be suitable in front of the shed so we will see. I think I plan on recladding the shed with unpainted feather edge boards which will help. I’m also thinking of changing the door and windows to a light colour, perhaps white. Good point about the roofline, it’s rather close to the door so that might look silly. You've given me lots to think about, I’ll post an update soon....See MoreHow can I make my dormer bungalow look tidy and fresh?
Comments (4)Drain pipes never seem to blend in! A thought would be to paint to blend the pipes to the color of the walls, or white, rather than black. But overall, the more natural rock and cream looks great, and in the duller winter months be brighter than a grey scheme. As suggested, giving the door a white surround will tie it to the windows, yet provide a strong contrast. Do that and you might find the whole facade feels more connected and less in need of a total overhaul....See MoreJonathan
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